HB2423

Allowing hunters who are federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer.

Introduced·1/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2423 allows federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or deceased deer.

Kansas HB2423 amends state hunting laws to allow hunters who are federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer. The bill excludes drone use for this purpose from the definition of "take" and requires hunters to have the appropriate hunting license and permit, and to have struck a deer with a projectile during open season. Hunters must obtain permission from the landowner before using drones on private property. The bill prohibits using drones to harass wildlife or to pursue animals that have been harassed by drones.

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Where it stands

Current
Federal and State Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

9:00 AM

House Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S

Jan 12

House

House Prefiled for Introduction on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Jan 12

House

House Introduced